Embolism & Shock Flashcards

1
Q

Infarction

A

Emboli lodge and occlude vessels causing ischemic necrosis

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2
Q

Infarcts are almost exclusively caused by…

A

Thrombi or emboli occlusion of arteries

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3
Q

Red infarcts

A

Venous occulision

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4
Q

White infarcts

A

Arterial occlusions

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5
Q

Septic infarcts

A

Emboli with bacteria, infarct is converted in abscess

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6
Q

Shock gives rise to…

A

Systemic hypoperfusion caused by reduction either in cardiac output or in the effective circulating blood volume

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